Explain how proprioceptors work
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: Proprioceptors allow the central nervous system to monitor the body’s position and help
keep the body in balance. They are slow to adapt, so that body position and balance are
constantly monitored. Your body can detect and adjust to changes in weight on the body so
that it stays in balance; that is, proprioceptors allow your body to compensate
unconsciously.
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